Commercial Contracts Manager (12 Month FTC)

Renew Consultancy; Dutton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing energy business in Warrington seeks a Commercial Contracts Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves maintaining contracts, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance, with opportunities for visibility and responsibility. Ideal candidates will have experience in the energy sector and strong communication skills. The position offers flexible working options and exposure to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Solid experience managing and negotiating contracts in energy, utilities, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Methodical, detail-oriented and commercially minded.
• Confident in working with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the company's central contracts register.
• Negotiate and renew supplier agreements, leases, and royalty contracts.
• Manage OFGEM audits and ensure compliance.
• Support onboarding of new energy sites.
• Provide commercial insight to the leadership team.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in commercial, legal, or related field

Job description

Commercial Contracts Manager (12‑month FTC)

Warrington | Energy sector | 4 or 5 days per week

I'm working with a growing energy business that's looking for a Commercial Contracts Manager to provide maternity cover for 12 months.

It's a key role in a lean, fast‑moving environment — ideal for someone who's comfortable owning the detail, managing risk, and keeping the commercial wheels turning smoothly.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and have genuine responsibility across a wide range of contracts — from supplier agreements and lease renewals to onboarding new sites and managing audits.

This isn't a role where you'll be hidden in the background. You'll have visibility, accountability, and the trust to get on with it.

The Role

• Maintain and manage the company's central contracts register.
• Negotiate and renew supplier agreements, leases, and royalty contracts.
• Manage OFGEM audits and ensure compliance.
• Support onboarding of new energy sites — reviewing documentation and identifying risks.
• Work with finance and operations to ensure commercial efficiency.
• Provide commercial insight and clarity to the leadership team.

Who this will suit

You've got solid experience managing and negotiating contracts — ideally in an energy, utilities, engineering or industrial environment.

You're methodical and detail‑oriented but commercially minded — able to balance risk and opportunity.

You'll also need to:

• Be based mainly in the Warrington office (hybrid flexibility, but this isn't a remote role).
• Be confident working with senior leaders.
• Communicate clearly and professionally — in person and in writing.
• Ideally be degree‑educated in a commercial, legal, or related field.
• Bonus points if you've worked with financial models or procurement agreements.

The offer

• 12‑month fixed‑term contract starting January 2026 (with full handover).
• 4 or 5 days per week — flexible for the right person.
• Exposure to senior leadership and genuine influence over day‑to‑day operations.

Why this role stands out

Because it's not just about reviewing paperwork.

It's a role with tangible impact — helping shape commercial decisions in a business that's doing important work in the energy transition.

If you're someone who takes ownership, likes variety, and enjoys seeing how your work affects the bigger picture, this could be a great fit.